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The English Foxhound is a large sized dog who can be 21-25 inches tall and weigh around 65-75 lbs, however show dogs tend to be bigger weighing anything up to 100 lbs. They have a wide skull with a long snout, with sweet looking eyes. Their legs should be straight boned and muscular ending with tight cat like feet. They coat colour should be black, tan and white, this can be either a mixed tricolour, just two colours together as a parti-coloured or white with a combination of black and/or tan markings. Their coat should be short, dense and hard, yet it should still appear shiny. They have low set ears that lie flat to their head and a long tail that should be set high. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s a dog eat dog world. The dog days of summer. It’s a dog’s life! There’s a reason we have all these sayings: it’s hard being a dog! So why not pamper your pooch every once in a while? (Or why not all the time?) Your dog deserves only the very best, so take these tips on pampering your dog and be prepared to have one happy pup!

Gone are the days of having just one pet aisle at the store with solely dog food, flea shampoo and chew toys. Nowadays, pretty much anything that a human uses is now made for dogs too (including high-fashion clothing, bedding, organic foods and spa items). You can find pretty much anything online with which to pamper your dog. Some of the top favourite items for dogs include dog clothes, shampoos and conditioners, skin and coat care, and nail care. Read the rest of this entry »

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is a small dog that is longer than it is tall, it has a distinctive head that it large in proportion to the body with long ears and eyes that are hazel in colour and have a beautiful wise expression. They have a surprisingly quick and fluent walk and are either pepper or mustard in colour Pepper can range from a dark black or blue, to a light silvery grey, mustard ranges from a reddish brown to a pale fawn Colour They can stand up to 11 inches tall and weigh 24 lbs. They are also well known for their top knot, which should be in proportion to their size and be silky to the touch. Read the rest of this entry »

There are two types of mange commonly found in dogs.

I hear lots of questions about dog mange and hope to answer those questions here. First, because your dog has bad looking skin, some baldness, scratching and stuff like that doesn’t mean they have mange. Mange is a bug, called a mite, that lives in the skin. There are 2 kinds of mange that we are involved with : one of them is called demodectic mange or the demodex, which is mange that’s customarily found in young dogs. The explanation being is that younger dogs don’t have immunological systems as strong as older dogs that may fight this off and so these dogs somewhere around 3, perhaps 4 months of age will start to get tiny hairless patches of skin and ultimately we are going to find a mite there that has to be dealt with. The other kind of mange is known as sarcoptic mange-it is a lot more serious. Read the rest of this entry »

Trimming and grooming English Springer Spaniels is not hard to do and you can do it easily at home. There are some simple trimming tips which are easy to follow and only take 15-20 minutes a month at most. Generally, springers are easy to trim and keep tidy, unlike some other breeds. If you are to do the best job, then you will require some basic dog grooming tools: A straight scissors, a thinning scissors and a wide tooth comb – these are easily obtained from your local pet store.

A brief word here on hygiene – disinfect the scissors before and after use.

Some springer owners like to use clippers, though they are not really necessary on this versatile breed. Don’t give your dog too short a haircut as they are a working breed and the coat is to keep them warm. Read the rest of this entry »

Springer Spaniel field trialling is outdoors competition for working springers, English or Welsh.

The purpose of these competitions is to test the working abilities of the dog, for which, after all, he was bred. Provided the pedigree is good, then conformation is less of an issue and it is performance that counts.

Show dogs can be tested in their working abilities and achieve a Show Dog Working Certificate. Note the words ‘Show Dog’. This is a much less demanding test of a dog’s working abilities than is a full Field Trial. Read the rest of this entry »

Choosing an effective air purifier for a pet doesn’t have to be complicated. Other than love, your furry pet probably produces a great deal of hair, dander, and/or odour.

So to be effective a purifier needs to be able to handle those pollutants and more. Selecting an air purifier with the following 6 features will insure that you have the best air purifier for you and your pet. Read the rest of this entry »

At first look, the Borzoi dog is similar to a greyhound. It has a narrow slightly domed head. The long muzzle is slightly arched. They have a level or scissor bite. They have a large nose, being black in colour. With dark eyes that have a slight slant. They spot their pray by sight rather than by the smell. Their ears are small and laid-back on the head. This dog has a long and slender neck. The chest is narrow and deep, the back line is arched slightly upwards. They have a low set tail with a sweeping curve. This is a large dog that is tall. This breed has silky, long, flat or wavy coat. Hair is to be found longer on the tail, neck and hindquarters. This breed can come in any colour combination, mostly all solid colours. Read the rest of this entry »

Researchers at the University of Alabama-Birmingham are testing software designed to train children in dog bite prevention. The program, called Blue Dog, is already on the market in some areas.

The study is geared to children between the ages three and six. “This is not a small problem,” said David Schwebel, professor and vice chairman of the psychology department at UAB.

"Dog owners love their dogs and think their dogs are very safe," Schwebel told ABC News. “A huge portion of dogs are safe. But if they get provoked the wrong way, they will bite.” Read the rest of this entry »

The Irish Setter is a medium to large dog used for hunting or companionship. The dog will be 26 and 28 inches at the shoulder and will weigh between 60 and 70 pounds. The bitch is 24 to 26 inches at the withers and weighs 50 to 60 pounds. The Irish Setter is a rather elegant looking dog, with a long neck and legs. The coat is of medium length, with feathering on the ears, legs, tail, chest, and undersides. The colour of the coat is chestnut red to mahogany. There might be a touch of white on the chest or toes. The Irish Setter will live from 11 to 15 years. This dog is also known as the Irish Red Setter. Read the rest of this entry »